Troops at Casa Grandes and Torreon in Mexican fighting
Report from Torreon notes Carranza and Villista forces clash at Canyon of Chorritos with results uncertain. American cavalry completes a 50 mile forced march near Casa Grandes, lauded as historic. Conflicting Villa location rumors swirl around Las Cruces and 125 miles south. War bureau says border quiet.
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Pac
Int
Torreon
Carranza
Canyon of Chorritos
EL Paso
Casa Grandes
Gaviers
Villalis
Villa
Sonn
Las Cruces
Washington
Baker
Stage Attacked by Rabid Looking Steer
Stanley Wines driving the Wells Ruby stage between this place and Lurline reports a mad steer charged the wagon. The animal overtook the stage and hooked the rails but did not attack the horses. Wines eluded the steer after a short time and believes the animal was rabid.
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Stanley Wines
Wells-Ruby
Lurline
Mr. Wines
Wines
Mr Wines
Wells Herald
Villa Burns Mexican Towns Reported Near Paso
Consitl Gaviro reports Villa burned two small settlements in the Causa Grandes Valley north of San Buena Ventura, with several inhabitants killed. An expeditionary column reached a junction near San Pedro. U.S. troops expect no fighting and plan to move into territory south of Casa Grandes.
False reports about Mexican intervention spread by pacific and int'l news service
A garbled submission claims a rumor of U S intervention in Mexico and warns of false reports. It alleges certain interests push for intervention instead of punitive action, with uncertain affiliations and motives.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Wallington
Maren
Carranza
Bae
United States
Tonopah Boys Plant Large Mt Brougher Letter
Tonopah high school pupils carved a rock letter 10 to 15 feet long on Mt Brougher toward the town. They gathered rocks and water whitewashed them making the high school insignia visible from below.
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Tonopam Boys
MT. Brougher
Tonopah Tich
Mt. Brousher
St Patrick's Day Parade Draws Thousands in New York
Several thousand marchers gathered for the St Patrick's Day parade in New York after weeks of factional strife. Cardinal Worley Mayor Mitchell and other officials watched as divisional bands and Irish societies, including the Ancient Order of Hibernians, led the procession past St Patrick's Cathedral. A reception followed along the river Casson.
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New York
Trish
Sons of Brin
St. Matrick’s Day
Wenal
Soth
Cardinal Worley
Mitchell
Archeadioc
Rar Courte
St Patrick’s Cathedral
Pith Avenue
Venera Clason Point
Order of Hibernians
Boilder Explosion Kills Three Trainmen in Gallup
Three Santa Fe freight engine crew members died when the boiler exploded in Gallup New Mexico this morning. The deceased are engineer J Childe fireman L Snorgen and brakeman Albert Riceina.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Gallup
SN. M
Santa Fe
L. Snorgen
J. ©. Childe
Albert Riceina
Splendid Talent at Bradley Opera House Sunday Night
The Peasant Players bring a refreshing old-world atmosphere to the Pacific Coast on their first visit. Known for six years of entertaining visits to Americans, they attract masses with simple, fascinating art and favorable Fatherland reminiscences. They present a special bill.
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Pacific Coast
Army Bill Still Under Debate
Washington notes report the Hay army bill continues to face opposition in the House with Representative Mann calling it inadequate while Hay defends it as the President's measure. Senate roster analysis shows 240000 regulars 280000 militia 261000 volunteers with annual costs around 246 million dollars.
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Washington
House
Mann
Ilinois
Hay
Mare
Senate
Kwangsi Province Declares Independence From China
Hong Wong reports that the Chinese province of Kwang Si with over five million people has seceded from the Chinese empire and proclaimed an independent republic. The revolutionaries declare their aim to form a new sovereign state.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Hong Wong
Kwang Si
Fate Intervenes as Bridegroom Dies En Route to Reno
Dr Br J Cunningham once resident here planned to marry in Reno and bring a bride from Philadelphia. A letter from the would be bride states he died March 6, six days after his arrival home, leaving him among the dead.
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Br. J. Cunningham
Reno
Philadelphia
Gazette
San Diego Opens 1916 Exposition
Fifty thousand people crowded the fairgrounds as Secretary of the Navy Daniels pressed the start button to open the 1916 exposition in San Diego. Notables attended including Secretary of the Interior Lane.
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San Diego
Pac
Int'l News Service
Two Vessels Meet Disaster Near Ireland and Holland
London reports a British brigantine Willie sunk by a submarine near Valentia Island west of Ireland last night. The crew was saved. A Swedish steamer named Ash struck a mine this morning and is being towed into a Holland port.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
London
St Patrick's Ball at Bradley Opera House a big success
The St Patrick's Ball at the Bradley Opera House last night sold nearly three hundred tickets and cleared over $100 for the Catholic church building fund. The hall was decorated in green and national colors with Old Glory prominent. The event ended about two in the morning, and the organizing ladies earned praise for their efforts.
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Bradley Opera House
Catholic Church Building Fund
Officials Visiting Elko Discuss Railroad Interests
Southern Pacific vice president O. McCormick and associates J. M. Fulton and R. J. Clancy spent the day in Elko calling on business leaders and discussing railroad matters. This marked McCormick's first Elko visit and he praised the town's appearance. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Eshelman returned from Salt Lake City after several weeks away.
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O. McCormick
Southern Pacific
J. M. Fulton
R. J. Clancy
Elke
Mr. McCormick
Elko
Chris Eshelman
Salt Lake City
Jarbidge Seeks New Road Route Through Snow Belt
March 14 1916 Jarbidge Nevada residents back plan to survey river route to avoid heavy drifts on Crippen grade and draws near Rattlesnake. George Shoup offers engineers for thorough survey with cost estimates. Commercial Club donors fund eight men and four pack horses to reconnoiter, committee to present findings to Twin Falls Owyhee and Elko counties for an inter state scenic road.
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George Shoup
Shoup
Twin Falls
Owyhee
Elko Counies
Jarbidge
Germans Attack Allies in Greece and Verdun Skirmishes
Paris reports French aviators raided German cities and fought 32 duels near Verdun. London notes Dutch steamer Palembang torpedoed near Galloper Light. Geneva says German Bulgarian forces invade Greece from Serbia and Dor- ian fronts, signaling a potential general Teutonic offensive. Fog sharply halts Verdun activity. Carlin hosts St Patrick ball. Jarbidge Commercial Club president Frank H Winter reports.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Paris
Verdun
London
Lloyds
Palembang
Galloper
Greece
Geneva
Serbia
Dorian
Athens
Berlin
Sunset Grocery sale ad with dramatic price claims
An exuberant advertisement for Sunset Grocery promotes cut prices on staples like tomatoes 13¢ per can 2.79 per case and lemons 19¢ a dozen. It claims free delivery optional, money saving promises, and references to brands Kellogg's Corn Flakes 9c and Coast-to-coast bargains with bold claims about value and customer satisfaction.
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Grocery Inc
Idaho
Sunset Grocery Co
Campbell's Soups
Lighthouse
Sunkist
Kellogg's
O. K
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J. F. Short
Ruby Valley
Arthur Zine Mining Co
Villa Burns
Pacano Int'l News Service
CIETY
Herbett Kelcey
Eftie Shannon
Charles. Chaplin
Universal Animated Weekly
Kentucky City
Hickman
Mnxico
ST. Patrick's Parage Iwn
Pac. and
Pee
China Provence
ST. Patricks
Nevada
Atre
Carlin
Yellowstone National Park
Yosemite Valley Park
Frank H. Winter
Jarbidge Commercial Club
Bradley Uke Walker
Vitagraph
Green Stockings
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